About Simon Evans, PhD Expertise I can answer questions relevant to kids physical and mental health and how everyday factors like nutrition, exercise and sleep affect self-confidence, independence and creativity.
Experience I am a research scientist at a major medical school studying the interaction between nutrition/exercise and mental health.
Organizations The Society for Neuroscience.
The American Society for Nutrition.
Publications Many Scientific Journals including: Nature, PNAS, Biological Psychiatry, American Journal of Psychiatry . . .
I am also the author of 'Brain Fitness: A Recipe for Feeding Your Child's Dreams and Unlocking their Maximum Brain Power' - available on amazon.com
Education/Credentials I have a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology and have been working in the Neurosciences for over a decade.
Awards and Honors Several Scientific Awards, Grants and Honors.
Expert: Simon Evans, PhD Date: 6/20/2007 Subject: kids sick
Question Should kids drink gatorade when they are sick (stomach flu)?
Answer Dawn,
Sorry for the delayed answer - I've been traveling.
Gatorade is not a great drink except on certain occasions. It is made to replace electrolytes that are lost during intense athletic competition. If the flu is accompanied by diarrhea then Gatorade can also be useful at replacing electrolytes lost because of that.
Many parents over-use Gatorade as a regular drink. It is very high in sugar and salt and should only be used as above.
